Carbo-loading tips for marathoners

Does carbo-loading mean stuffing myself with pasta?

Should I avoid protein the day before the marathon?

Will carbo-loading make me fat…?

If you are a marathoner who is fearful of “hitting the wall,” listen up:...

Carbs: Quick, Slow or Confusing?

Once upon a time, carbohydrates were referred to as simple or complex, sugars or starches. Today, the classification is more complicated. Carbs are often ranked as quick or slow in a very complex system called the glycemic...

Climbing the slippery slope of the new Food Pyramid

When I first saw the government’s new Food Pyramid, my reaction was this is a missed opportunity. Since that first time, I've been waiting for the Pyramid's hidden messages to become clearer to me. But no such luck....

Eating Into The Future

With the coming of the New Year, runners often consider making nutrition resolutions. Good thing, given only three to four percent of Americans follow all of the Dietary Guidelines established by the government. Just to point...

Eight last-minute nutrition tips for marathoners

If you have a marathon looming in the near future, you are undoubtedly concerned about the best nutritional preparations you can make. The good news is, even if the bulk of your training is done, you can still significantly...

Fishing for better health

When Hippocrates said,“Let food be thy medicine”, he might have been referring to eating fish. Fish contains health protective omega-3 fats (DHA, EPA) that reduce the risk of inflammatory diseases such as heart disease,...

Fluid facts for runners

If you are a serious runner who works up a good sweat, you might have wondered how much you should drink before, during and after a hard run. According to the American College of Sports Medicine’s latest update on fluid needs,...

Fruits are important for runners

"I know I should eat more fruit. I just don't do it."

Some runners wisely devour plenty of fruit, believing it to be among the healthiest of food choices. But others make the mistake of avoiding fruit, seeing it as an evil...

Liquids with calories

If you are among the many sweaty runners who wonder what to drink to quench your thirst, you may feel confused by the abundant choices of fluids. There's plain ol' water, sports drinks, soft drinks (sugar-sweetened or diet),...

Nancy Clark's Nutritional Nuggets

“I can’t eat just one Hershey’s Kiss. It’s all or nothing.”

“I try to stay away from peanut butter; I end up eating the whole jar.”

“I don’t keep cookies in the house.”

Is this you? All too often, it is. I hear about it...